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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1905

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United Gas Agreement Sparks Philadelphia Gas Works Storm

Heat rises as crowds denounce United Gas Improvement Company offer of 25 million for a 75 year lease. City councils pass the measure amid riot police, amid chants of robbery and threats against officials. Mayor Weaver’s veto is expected to fail. protests spill into galleries and corridors as the ordinance advances.

United Gas Improvement’ Company Weaver Washington Post Philadelphia M . Smith & Co United Tag Improvement Company Semaone Tom Dolan Dome Chariie Seger Durham Smith UG Ll United Gas Improvement Company 3 Hammond Alexander Dehaven Dehaven Amares Dan Englemar Lynch

Farewell Banquet to Reid at Lotus Club

New York May 18 three hundred prominent men attended a farewell banquet for Whitelaw Reid United States Ambassador to Great Britain hosted by the Lotus Club President Frank R Lawrence acted as toastmaster and at the table were Senator Depew Clark Howell M H De Young Edmund Clarence Stadman Rev Dr Ernest M Bures Nicholas Murray Butler ex Mayors and other leaders Reid praised the club and noted his duty to report to the government before the press He spoke of Anglo American ties and the need for sagacious diplomacy in the republic.

New York Whitelaw Reid United States Great Britain Lotus Club Frank R. Lawrence Mr. Reid Senator Depew Clark Howell Atlanta Constitution M. H.de Young San Francisco Edmund Clarence Stadman Ernest M. Bures Nicholas Murray Butler Columbia University Low Minot J. Savage George H. Daniela William Wallace Walker William H. McElroy Reid Lawrence Court of St. James Daily Press Colampus Held Spain

Russian Fleet Sighted Near St Johns Cape in Indo China Waters

A foreign correspondent reports 190 loaded trunks and junks off St Johns Cape twenty miles from Hongkong as Admiral Rojestvensky steers toward Formosa Strait. London and Paris dispatches discuss fleet's health, coal supply, and possible move to Vladivostok, with officials predicting engagement could occur soon.

St. Johns Cape Rojestvensky Formosa Strait Vladivostok Agenta Miapatoh Hongkong Kwangchauwan Indo-China Formosa Stralt London Kwangchau Bay Chinese Sea Tokyo Daily Telegraph Amoy Foochow Paris St. Petersburg Echo de Paris Rog Jestvensky Singapore Cape Varalla Annam Hong Wan I Begovia Pe Varella Viadivostok Richard 5. Greener State Department Maritime Provinces Greener Haborowsk Ttia Port Arthur Shea Wan I Hainan Beas

Export Trade Talks Press Europe As U S Loses Ground

National Association of Manufacturers session in Atlanta featured Secretary Metcalf detailing how Germany and Britain are gaining in global markets while U S exports remain a small share of production. He noted South’s growth, U S lead in manufacturing, and the need to expand foreign markets through better marketing, language adaptations, and freight facilities. The convention re-elected D. M. Parry as president amid a debate over labor questions and rail regulation.

Germany Great Britain National Manufacturers’ Association Atlanta D. M New York United States Victor B. Metcalf Department of Commerce and Labor National Association of Manufacturers South Moltoni France Metcalf Europe Besley Thenck Asia Oreania South America Africa Perman United Head England Department of Hoan'’s Li G Street

Funeral of Hiram Cronk Buried With Military Honors

The body of Hiram Cronk, the last surviving veteran of the War of 1812, was laid to rest at Cypress Hill Cemetery in New York amid full military honors. Processions from City Hall to the cemetery included mounted police, Second Brigade National Guard troops, and delegations from G A R posts, the Veterans Corps, and aldermen. Crowds along the route filled streets, and at the cemetery Chaplain Marcus B. Taylor led the Grand Army ritual. Many visitors mistakenly believed Cronk lay in City Hall, prompting police to maintain order as crowds swelled around the landmark. About 14,000 people were counted at City Hall during the noon hour.

New York Hiram Cronk Cypress Hite Waf Mounted Police Second Brigade National Guard A. S. Grant Veteran Corps of the Brooklyn Bridge

Chicago Traction Firms Agree to Sell to City

Representatives of Chicago street railway companies declared willingness to sell their traction properties to municipal ownership. Value and terms to be negotiated later with time granted to fix a definite price. Traction firms promised no opposition to municipal ownership.

Chicago Traction Companies Chicago Chicago Street Railway

Color Line in Church Georgia Episcopalians Complete Segregation

Georgia Episcopalians move toward racial separation as the State diocesan convention approves a report allowing a State council to govern non fundamental church laws. Immediate effect follows, with formal adoption planned for 1908. Macon, Ga., May 18.

Georgia

Charles A Kram Injured In Goldfield Auto Crash

Charles A. Kram a Treasury Department law clerk living at 1216 U street NW Washington was thrown from a car on the road from Goldfield to Tonopah suffering a compound fracture of the collarbone and other injuries this is his second auto accident this month.

Charles A. Kram Goldfield Cal Treasury Department U Street Northwest Washington Goldfeld Tonopah Hoe Kram Denver Hiy ‘Park Lake

Sloan's 1407 G Street Adverts Day and Evening Sales

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Sloan's at 1407 G Street with sales at morning and afternoon hours. The text is garbled but suggests events or auctions tied to Gordon and a sale in a local shop. No clear entities beyond the address appear.

Sloan's

Missing $200,000 in Haight & Freese funds alleged

Receiver James D. Calt alleges Haight & Freese stock brokers diverted 200000 of company funds. He sues William H. Lillis and several Boston banks, accusing mismanagement and concealment. Turner and Wilson named directors. New York counsel declines comment as potential new litigation looms.

Boston Maas James D. Calt Haight & Freese Co Lay United States William H. Lillis Winchester Lillis George G. Turner Harvey R Mayey New York Roger Foster Coonsel Haight & Wreece

May plea to murder case hinges on Wood family choice

May 18 Somerville New Jersey The State against George H Wood of New York City for the murder of Watchung grocer George H Williams ends as J Garretson closes the case The defense and prosecution debate a possible guilty plea to save Wood from the gallows or transfer to a mental asylum The widow Williams collapses in court as Wood shows emotion for the first time during testimony

Wood Washington Post Somerville N. J George H. Wood New York City George H. Williams Watchung Justhe Garretson George Willams Mani Bill Maffing Willams Marfini George’ Willams Boone Sidney D. Witgus New York Dyein Wigus Justice Garretson Pierce Baily Baily Craig Te Aid Beckloe Clark Willama Bally Reger George Williams Pisinfield Mount Hore Froeee

Policyholders Meet in New York for National Protective Association

About thirty policy holders from Connecticut and New York gathered at the Waldorf Astoria to form a national policy holders protective association. Ex congressman Robert De Forrest Mark Wilbur head of Wilbur Mercantile Agency John C Phelan and others spoke. A committee was named to incorporate and draft by laws with a meeting planned for next Tuesday. Letters to leaders nationwide invited opinions. Grover Cleveland did not respond.

National Protective Organization New York Washington Post Waldorf-Astoria Bridgeport Conn Connecticut Robert de Forrest Mark Wilbur Wilbur Mercantile Agency John C Phelan Bridgeport Grover Cleveland Vy da Folletta Wisconsin Gov Folk Miaesoort William Jennings Bryan Samuel Gompers John Mitchell

Thirteenth Cavalry Back From Manila and Nagasaki

The transport Logan arrived with the Thirteenth Cavalry from the Philippines and Nagasaki. A squadron heads to Fort Riley and the rest to Fort Myer. Brig. Gen. McCaykey and Brig. Gen. Robinson accompany the unit. Eugene Ward, a steward, died after suspected chlorate poisoning aboard.

San Francisco Logan Manila Nagasaki Brags Thirteenth Cavalry Philippines Fort Myer Fort Riley W. W McCaykey Manfis Denver Department of Colorado F. W. Robinson Eugene Ward Steward’s Department Ward

Eight Trainmen Killed in Kentucky Collision

Eight trainmen were killed and four injured in a head on crash between Illinois Central freight trains south of Hechol? Ky. The fatalities include engineers and conductors Ben English and Doc Turney and Ben English, plus firemen Charles Bt. Clair and Foster Bell and brakemen Cordia Erith Gheorghe Hollie and Matt Owen.

Louisville Ilnois Central Hechols B English Doc Turney Ben Enoligh Charles BT. Clair Foster Bell Cordia Erith Gheorghe Hollie Matt Owen

Counterfeiting Ring Plucked in Philadelphia Homes

Secret Service agents arrest four suspected counterfeiters in Philadelphia on May 1. Mrs Rose Weinstein her daughter Bessie Nabesky and Charles Nabesky are jailed at the Weinstein home while Kate Malenkoff is held at her residence. Officers recover spurious half dollars quarters and dimes and the apparatus used to produce the money. The four face a hearing before a U S commissioner.

Philadelphia Secret Service Rose Weinstein Bessie Charles Nabesky Weinstein Kate Malenkoff United States Ommissioner

Admiralty against ragging on Kent prompts captain’s retirement

London May 18 a recent case of ragging on board the British cruiser Kent led to the compulsory retirement on half pay of Capt Douglas A Gamble commander. Others were punished. The midshipmen in the gun room tried to strip and flog a comrade. he drew a revolver and shot one midshipman in the mouth. House of Commons today Admiralty Secretary Prettyman announced punishments imposed on the culprits. Senator Lodge of Bugsachussets called on King Victor Emmanuel for English toasts and audience lasting half an hour. The issue includes travel notices and announcements for railroad fares and upcoming features in The Sun.

Gamble Kent London Douglas A’ Gamble House of Commons Admiralty Prettyman Senator Lodge King Victor Rome King Victor Emmanuel Henrys Cybot Lodge Bugsachunetis

Philadelphia Gas Lease Awarded In May Plea Save His Life

Metcalf Talika of Our Exports pleads guilty to save his life as reports note an officer killed in Sham Bottle incident. Physicians discuss consumption while clerks hold a noisy meeting. Other items include cabinet changes probable, a meatless banquet, and updates on Army and Navy affairs.

Philadelphis Metcalf Talika Bession Boynton Virginia Episcopal Council New York Detroit Fitzhugh Lee Senate Chicago

Sham battle death at Fort Reno rocks post with foul play suspicions

Lieut Granville L Chapman of Fort Reno was shot in the back during a sham running fight. The incident occurred amid field maneuvers with battalion adjutant duties, raising suspicions that a fellow officer targeted him to vent anger. An Army inquiry is in progress as to whether the death was an accident or deliberate.

Granville L. Chapman el Reno Oklo Granle L. Chapman Fort Reno FM Lee Chapman War Department Granville Twenty-fifth Infantry Tennessee Thirty-seventh Infantry United States Volunteers Jane Pe Tenth Infantry Peb- Aenant Twenty-Atth Infantry Auegust

Jonah Book Declared Historical by Bible League

Rev Urquhart and Prof Clay argued at the American Bible League convention that higher criticism is a dangerous disease and that archaeology proves the historical worth of Jonah and the Bible. Urquhart asserted Jonah is historical while Clay cited Babylonian records and 614 Testament clues to support biblical historicity.

New York B. Fitch Burr Lyme Conn John Urquhart Glasgow Scotland Jonah Albert T Clay University of Pennsylvania Birty Ezekiel Moses Abraham Annals of Nations Yerael Judah

Baptists Elect Officers at Annual Convention

Delegates to the Baptist convention in Portland, Oregon, selected officers and endorsed evangelistic plans for 1906. The Baptist Home Mission Society outlined a program with special evangelists to work in large population centers and for theological students. A three year term general evangelism committee will be appointed. pledges totaling 17000 were reported. Officers elected include President W. S. Shellenberger, Vice President H. A. Hamkell, Treasurer Frank T. Moulton, and several secretaries and managers from New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and elsewhere.

United States Stowe New York D. M Pasty Indiana New York State F. H. Stillman Alabame G. B McGormick California HD Morton Connecticut A. H Bolland Delaware G. J. Homtecher Georgia David Woodward Attecls Elliott Durand BE. H. Yeon Kentucky Neuemacher Louisiana B. J. Ward Musachunett G. C. Draper Michigan ST. Skinner Missouri J. W. Veo Cleave Kew Hampshire E. P Pike New Jersey R. C. Junkinson Ludwig Nisom North Carolina D. A. Totokina Onto John Kirby, Jr Pennsylvania Rin Jey Rhode Island E Haya South Carolinas E A. Smith Tennessee Chamberlin Wisconsin H. & Stolth Iowa G R. Beethbrook Ohio Massachusetts Ilinois Maryland Occaasion Patry Parry William McCarroll D A. Thompkins McCarroll Tompkins George J Seabury Edwin P. Metcalf Auburn Piedmont Drivine Park Wo S Shellenberger H A Hamkell Frank T Moulton Henry L. Morehouse Almmh Hobart Pancaylvania Rey R. F Johnson Lauioy Hara H Stevens Albany LW MacLay Yonkers E T Tominkin N. J Rey WW. Pratt Philadelphia Rey Frank M Goodchild

Benson Sought in U S Court for Removal to D C

An application was filed in United States District Court for a warrant of removal to Washington D C for John A Benson a California land owner and indicted in December 193 on charges of fraudulently securing titles to government lands in California and Washington Judge Holt will hear arguments Saturday. Also reported is the hanging of William Vaughn in Alabama for murder and other items including anarchist clemency and travel notices from the era.

New York United States District Court Holt Washington, D. C John A. Benson California Washington

Albany DA Discusses Bribery Probe In Gas Bill Fight

District Attorney George H. Addington said he was examining bribery charges involving certain senators who voted against gas bills linked to the New York City ten cent bail. He warned evidence is hard to obtain as lawmakers who take bribes hide their tracks and noted the outcome remains uncertain.

Washington Post Albany Ime George H. Addington New York City

Caronia Cleared After Grounding Near Sandy Hook

The liner Caronia freed from Flynn's Knoll mud off Sandy Hook and grounded Tuesday afternoon proceeded to sea. Floated early today, anchored at Coney Island Point, waited for high water, then crossed the bar at 5:50 PM. All passengers remained aboard and reported well as the voyage resumed.

New York

Enrique Creel Likely Next Mexican Ambassador to U S

Paso, Texas May 1 A special to the Herald from Chihuahua reports Enrique Creel governor of the state is likely to be named ambassador to the United States, succeeding the outgoing Mexican ambassador Azpiroz.

Enrique Creel Mexico Paso Tex Herald Chihuahua United States Into Azpiroz

Stricken in the Vatican Awaiting Audience with Pope

Edward Guntly of St Louis suffered an apoplectic stroke in the office of Mgr Hislett in Rome while requesting to see the Pope. His condition improved the next day but remained serious as he travels Europe for health with a St Louis party. His son John, a brewing company official, said it was a pleasure trip.

St. Louis Rome Edward Guntly Mgr Hislett Chambers Guntly St Louis Mer. Bishett Europe John Guntly

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